Partridge feathers are a mainstay for tying soft hackle flies. But the stems are often fragile and brittle. I soften and make them more flexible by soaking them in a mixture of glycerin and water for a couple of hours. Does anyone else do the same? Other feathers?
Who Softens Partridge Feathers and How?
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We have a few soft hackle gurus from way back east who could probably chime in on this one, @Seanie @TK @Whitehorses
No Rick, I don't soften them at all. Only thing i do is tye them in by the tips and stroke the fibers back before wrapping them carefully.
